HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
扇 — fan (noun)
- Reading
- shàn
- Meaning
- fan (noun)
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扇 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shàn and it means fan (noun). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
扇 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扇 (fan), 扇 (to fan, to slap) and 扇子 (fan).
Chinese words containing 扇
Frequently asked questions
What does 扇 mean in Chinese?
扇 means fan (noun) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扇 read?
扇 is read shàn. Reading it inside real words — 扇 and 扇 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扇 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 扇 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扇 in a word?
A common word containing 扇 is 扇 (shàn) — "fan". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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